BUS3112

Database systems and data management ( 6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL)

Leader: David Taniar (semester 1), Peter Lawrence (semester 2)

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2006 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2006 (Day)
South Africa First semester 2006 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: Introduction to concepts of database and data management in organisations. Topics include the motivation for data management, relational and legacy (hierarchical and network) database systems, designing and implementing relational databases, relational algebra, use of the SQL language, client/server architecture, distributed databases.

Assessment: Assignments: 25% + Examination (2 hours): 75% + Students must pass the examination in order to pass the unit.

Contact Hours: Two x 1hour lecture/week, one x 1hour laboratory/week

Prerequisites: BUS1010 or equivalent

Prohibitions: CFR2132, COT2132, COT2138, COT2180, COT3180, CSC3161, CSE2132, CSE2138, CSE2180, CSE3180, CSE3316, GCO2815, IMS1112, IMS2112, CPE2005, CPE3009, CSE2316, CSE3000, MMS2801, IMS1907